Here is a look at the Hoop Dreams Elite 16U Team

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at the Hoop Dreams Elite 16U team, which played at this weekend's Gateway Challenge in Chesterfield. The team consists of talented young players from the Southwest part of the state. Here are some evals on the players from the Hoop Dreams Elite.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1847606,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/05/IMG_1049.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1847606" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1832317' first='Addy' last='Smith']: A very talented 5'4" 2028 point guard from Willard who is an excellent playmaker and scoring threat. She is quick and she's lethal with the ball in her hands off the dribble. Her in and out dribble move was very impressive. She was breaking down defenders with her smooth handles and escape moves. She was scoring on runners in the lane and pull up jumpers. She can also dial it up from 3-point range. She will also pick up opposing ball handlers in the backcourt and harass them with good defensive pressure. She was very entertaining to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1846370,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/05/IMG_1056.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1846370" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Alex Holycross: A 5'11" 2028 forward from Cassville who was one of the most impressive post players that I watched during the day. She can play the game with physicality and finesse and be equally effective. She was getting good seals in the post and she was scoring on tough drop steps. She also had the good footwork to score on spin moves and up and unders. She did a nice job of passing out of the double teams to open shooters. She also worked well from the high post as a driver and as a passer to open cutters. She also blocked her share of shots with good rotations from the weak side.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1847607,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/05/IMG_1048.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1847607" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Abbi Hilt: A 5'2" 2028 point guard from West Plains who was a real pest on the defensive end. She is extremely quick and she moved her feet well as she provided tenacious on-ball pressure. She is also an excellent ball handler who can handle the offense or play off the ball with her ability to knock down shots from 3-point range. She could shoot it off the catch or off the high ball screen off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1847609,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/05/IMG_1051.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1847609" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anna Swarnes: A 5'8" guard from Nevada who plays an excellent all-purpose game. She has the versatility to help her team in a variety of areas. She is a good secondary ball handler against any pressure defense. She is a very good rebounder who was giving second and third efforts when attacking the boards. She really finished well around the basket and she also has a step-back jumper in her offensive package. She was also very solid on the defensive end as she can guard multiple positions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1847610,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/05/IMG_1059.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1847610" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Veronica Walsh: A 5'9" 2028 guard from Nixa who was playing well before turning an ankle and having to leave the game in the second half. She does a lot of positive things to help her team succeed. She is a very good cutter who was constantly moving without the ball. She was hustling after loose balls and getting extra possessions. She was also hitting open shots from the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1847611,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepgirlshoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/05/IMG_1057.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1847611" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Avery Tolliver: A 5'4" 2030 point guard from Branson who was playing two years up at the 16U level weekend. She is an excellent ball handler who moves the ball and doesn't make mistakes. She has good quickness and she can also change speeds and directions very well. I liked her hesitation move that kept defenders off balance.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->